Bay Window with 1.9 TDI engine -> READY

[Wilfred]

After raising the rear and replacing the shock absorbers and torsion bars, the cv joints started making noises.......... So I ordered new ones. Porsche 9214/944 ones. they fit direct, but are bigger indeed. So higher angle.

for now it looks like I am satisfied though. Maybe drop the rear of the van about 3 cm.

the new suspension and the heavier torsion bars are fantastic though! before the bus felt like it would tip over in every corner, but now it really is steady as a rock.
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[Siegel]

[Wilfred]

What do you mean? What would it mess up?
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[Wilfred]

Yeah, just came backt from a 2500 km roundtrip to Bourondy, France. A perfect holiday, without any issues.

didn't even check any fluid or anything on the road. the bus has done a fantastic job!
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[Wilfred]

just wait a bit more guys. The next update will come next week. Finally :-)
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[Wilfred]

I did quite a lot lately. I moved the heater core to a place under the bellypan, together with the fan.



white is heatercore, black is the fan.



and the two hoses running to it



yeah, I had to cut open the bellypan. Just a single cut though, so can be undone when needed, with just a small weld.
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[Wilfred]

So, its been a while. But I have another camper. With two kids the baywindow seemed to get a bit small. So I bought an VW LT camper. Which had been sitting for over 25 years but after a few months of working on it, it looks like this:



And I also got a lift for cars!!! fcuk I should have had that when I did the engine swap.






I wasn't working on it, the baywindow works just fine at the moment but since it was up in the air I took some pictures.






We use it for days out at the moment. Just when shopping in the weekend for example. The kids love it. And it makes every drive a bit more happy:-).
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[Wilfred]

I know nobody is reading anymore. BUt just wanted to let you know that my 1.9tdi with flipped gearbox made way for a 2.0 liter subary with RJES bellhousing on a 5 speed t25 gearbox.

for a year already. :-)
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[jp]

Why did you give up on the flipping TDI ?
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1971 Devon Bay with 1800 Ford Turbo Diesel Engine (wip)
1983 VW Golf GTI Campaign
1979 Mini 1275 GT
2013 Scirocco TDI GT

[Wilfred]

I think it felt way too heavy. A heavy diesel behind the rear axle just never got the weight distribution right.

also the bus just didn't have that careless vibe about it anymore.

It was a brilliant highway cruiser, but less at home on the small roads we like to take on holidays.

I was offered a subaru for free, and thought lets try this. Mated the subaru to a t25 5 speed gearbox, using RJES stuff.

and the feeling has completely changed for me. It's again the lightfooted vehicle I always loved.
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

[jp]

Interesting and hear what you say so what happened to your flip set up did you sell it? I often consider Subaru but like the inflamableness of derv 😀
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1971 Devon Bay with 1800 Ford Turbo Diesel Engine (wip)
1983 VW Golf GTI Campaign
1979 Mini 1275 GT
2013 Scirocco TDI GT

[Wilfred]

yeah, I sold the TDI complete with loom, gearbox, adapter plate and everyting.

I think, if I would start all over again with engine swaps, I would maybe again choose TID but than in a 'normal' configuration, which would end up with the engine unter the rear seats.

I think it would only be a little extra work, the engine would be between the axles.

current engine room would than become additional storage room.
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.